the public
noun
: the people of a country, state, etc.
the American public
The beach is open to the public.
The general public is in favor of the law.
Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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Each candidate was asked the same six questions, two of which were submitted by the public and one each by the four council members.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Following the public comments portion of the meeting, district officials showed a slide presentation seen at previous board meetings highlighting the declining enrollment and other data concerning the need to close schools.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
Bassett was praised upon the movie's release for her depiction of a woman enduring abuse at the hands of her husband, whom the public thought was her most ardent supporter.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
Some of those images depicted the most severe category of abuse and one woman in the public gallery cried as the charges were read out, PA reported.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Following the public comments portion of the meeting, district officials showed a slide presentation seen at previous board meetings highlighting the declining enrollment and other data concerning the need to close schools.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
Bassett was praised upon the movie's release for her depiction of a woman enduring abuse at the hands of her husband, whom the public thought was her most ardent supporter.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
Some of those images depicted the most severe category of abuse and one woman in the public gallery cried as the charges were read out, PA reported.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the public
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“The public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20public. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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